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Name: NGC 2818Other name: PK 261+8.1
RA: 9h 16m DEC: -36° 38'
Constellation: PYX
Type: Open cluster
Magnitude: 8.2
Size: 0.6'
Number of stars: 40
Brightest star: 11.3
Classification: II 2 m n
Notes: 30 F* mags 12...
Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Location: Wicherina, Greenough, Australia
Date: 23/24.12.2009 23:00
Instrument: Newton 110/805 mm
Magnification: 230xFilter: -
Field: 21'Seeing: 3
Background sky: 1NE lim mag: 7.5
Visuality: IIIHeight: 34°
Weather: +15°C, 40% Moon in W horizon
Description: This elliptical planetary nebula found with 13 mm Hyperion and O-III filter. No other details, nicely surrounded by stars.
Updated: 3.9.2010 22:04